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- Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of controlling access to a site.
- embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods for authorizing a vehicle to enter or leave a site, using a combination of identification technologies.
- Access points can be, for example, kiosks, booths, doorways, or gates.
- Authorization may include verifying the identification of vehicles, personnel, and/or vehicle affiliations.
- Authorization of a vehicle may include verifying vehicle qualifications, certifications, and/or specifications.
- the access point authorization processes can require manual evaluation and verification of the driver, vehicle, hauler, driver and/or vehicle licenses, driver and/or vehicle certifications, driver and/or vehicle registrations, and/or vehicle specifications.
- We have discovered that a comprehensive evaluation of multiple authorization requirements is labor intensive and prone to errors.
- Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to systems and methods for automating the process of verifying vehicle and personnel identification (“ID”) information.
- Embodiments of the present invention can be used to evaluate multiple authorization requirements associated with an access point of a controlled site, advantageously reducing the labor, time, and risk of errors associated with dedicated personnel manually performing such verification.
- One embodiment of the present invention is a system for authorizing a waste management vehicle to proceed beyond an access point of a waste receivable environment.
- the system includes an identification reader configured to obtain vehicle identification information, hauler identification information, and personnel identification information from one or more identification mechanisms.
- the system also includes a biometric reader configured to obtain biometric information from one or more vehicle personnel.
- the system includes a computer system configured to receive the identification information and the biometric information. The computer system is also configured to determine whether the vehicle and the personnel are authorized to proceed beyond the access point using the identification information and biometric information, and transmit a signal to a control mechanism to allow the vehicle and the personnel to proceed beyond the access point.
- the identification reader of the system can be a barcode reader or a radio frequency identification (“RFID”) reader.
- the identification reader is an RFID reader.
- the identification reader can be further configured to obtain information about contents of the vehicle from at least one content information mechanism.
- the biometric reader of the system can be configured to obtain at least one of a fingerprint, a voice sample, a facial image, and an eye image of vehicle personnel.
- the scale can be configured to obtain the weight of the vehicle in determining if the vehicle is authorized to proceed beyond the access point.
- system further includes a display
- computer system is further configured to send a message to the display indicating whether the vehicle is authorized to proceed beyond the access point.
- the system may also include a gate access controller for allowing an authorized vehicle and personnel to proceed beyond the access point.
- the computer system is positioned proximate the access point.
- the computer system can include a computer remotely accessed via a network, the computer storing data pertaining to vehicle, hauler, and personnel authorization requirements.
- Other data depositories may include, for example, a personnel repository, a hauler repository, a vehicle repository, a materials repository, an access criteria repository, a biometrics repository, and an operations repository.
- the system can also confirm that the vehicle has exited from the access point by receiving a second time at least one of the vehicle identification and biometric information.
- the system may provide a visual and/or audible alert.
- a method for authorizing a waste management vehicle to proceed beyond an access point of a waste receivables environment can include reading waste management vehicle identification information, hauler identification information, and personnel identification information from at least one identification tag, reading biometric information from at least one person, and determining whether the vehicle is authorized to proceed beyond the access point from the identification information and/or the biometric information.
- the method can further include allowing the vehicle to proceed beyond the access point upon determining that the vehicle is authorized.
- the act of reading identification information includes reading at least one barcode.
- the act includes reading at least one RFID tag.
- the act of reading identification information includes reading an RFID tag identifying the vehicle and reading an RFID tag identifying personnel of the vehicle.
- the biometric information can include a fingerprint, a voice sample, a facial image, and/or an image of an eye.
- the weight of the vehicle can be used to determine whether the vehicle is authorized to proceed beyond the access point.
- the system(s) and method(s) can also include displaying whether the vehicle is authorized to proceed beyond the access point.
- the system(s) and method(s) can include allowing the vehicle to proceed beyond the access point using an automated gate access controller, upon determining that the vehicle is authorized. The determination can be based at least in part upon contents of the vehicle.
- FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram depicting an exemplary embodiment of a first access control system in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a flow chart illustrating a first exemplary method of controlling access to a site
- FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram depicting an exemplary embodiment of a second access control system in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating a second exemplary method of controlling access to a site.
- FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of access control system 100 and vehicle 110 .
- Access control system 100 can include identification reader 124 , biometric reader 126 , scale 128 , and computer 130 .
- Access control system 100 can be installed at, or in connection with, access point 160 of a controlled site.
- the controlled site can be, for example, a transfer station in a waste receivable environment or landfill, which requires authorization for entry or egress.
- Access point 160 can be, for example, a kiosk, booth, doorway, or gate, through which vehicle 110 can enter or leave.
- Vehicle 110 can be a waste management vehicle and can carry various ID mechanisms, such as personnel ID mechanism 112 , vehicle ID mechanism 114 , a hauler ID mechanism 116 , and/or manifest ID mechanism 117 .
- Personnel ID mechanism 112 can store a unique identification number, and/or other identification information, which can be used to identify a person (e.g., personnel 118 who operates vehicle 110 ).
- Vehicle ID mechanisms 114 can be used to identify vehicle 110 .
- Hauler ID mechanism 116 can be used to identify a hauler company that owns or otherwise uses vehicle 110 .
- Manifest ID mechanism 117 can store information about articles or items stored in vehicle 110 .
- personnel ID mechanism 112 , vehicle ID mechanism 114 , hauler ID mechanism 116 , and manifest ID mechanism 117 can be either radio frequency radio frequency identification (RFID) tags or barcodes that are used in any combination.
- RFID radio frequency radio frequency identification
- mechanisms 112 and 114 can be barcodes
- mechanisms 116 and 117 can be High Frequency Platform RFID tags from Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, Tex.).
- Two or more of mechanisms 112 , 114 , 116 , 117 can be stored on a single ID mechanism.
- RFID tags can be utilized as exemplary ID mechanisms.
- Manifest ID mechanism 117 can also be a wireless computer with a memory device that can store information about articles stored in or carried by vehicle 110 . This information can be stored in mechanism 117 automatically when vehicle 110 picks up articles (e.g., commercial or residential waste items) and identifies the articles by RFID tags attached to the articles. Thus, when vehicle 110 picks up articles from various sites it can keep a record of its contents, which can include a list of the amount and type of articles onboard vehicle 110 .
- articles e.g., commercial or residential waste items
- Identification reader 124 , biometric reader 126 , and scale 128 are physically located near access point 160 . Therefore, when vehicle 110 approaches access point 160 , identification reader 124 can read identification information from ID mechanisms 112 , 114 , 116 , and 117 , biometric reader 126 can obtain biometric ID information from personnel 118 , and scale 128 can weigh vehicle 110 . Identification reader 124 , biometric reader 126 , and scale 128 can then transmit obtained information to computer 130 .
- Reader 124 can be a commercially available RFID tag reader system, such as the TI RFIDTM series 2000, manufactured by Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, Tex.). Alternatively, reader 124 can be a barcode reader, such as the DS6608 standard range imager, or the DS6600 Array Imager from Symbol Technologies, Inc. (Holtsville, N.Y.). In this case, ID mechanisms 112 , 114 , 116 can contain barcodes that respectively identify personnel 118 , vehicle 110 , and the hauler company that owns or otherwise uses vehicle 110 .
- Biometric reader 126 can be used for obtaining biometric ID information from vehicle personnel 118 .
- Biometric ID information includes detectable physical human characteristics that can be used to identify a person who requests access to, or egress from, the controlled site.
- biometric reader 126 can be configured to obtain data corresponding to one or more of fingerprints, retina, iris, voice, or face scans.
- biometric reader 126 can be a commercially available biometric reader system, such as the Optical Capture Device CMOS Module, manufactured by Tacoma Technology Inc. (Taipei, Taiwan).
- Scale 128 can be used to weigh vehicle 110 .
- Scale 128 can be an industrial vehicle weighing scale, such as the Cougar weighing terminal, manufactured by Mettler-Toledo, Inc. (Columbus, Ohio).
- Computer 130 can be a general-purpose computer that includes (or utilizes) industry-standard components such as display 132 , storage device 138 , a user interface (e.g., a keyboard and a mouse) (not shown), a processor (not shown), a modem (not shown), and/or a wireless link (not shown).
- Computer 130 also may include or utilize multiple software applications, such as access criteria software 134 and biometric verification software 136 .
- computer 130 can include standard interfaces (e.g., universal serial bus (“USB”) ports) (not shown), to communicate with identification reader 124 , biometric reader 126 , and/or scale 128 .
- Display 132 can be any standard video display, such as a computer monitor.
- computer 130 can also include a recording device 180 for providing a hard copy record to personnel 118 of vehicle 110 .
- device 180 can be a printing device that prints a ticket that indicates whether vehicle 110 is authorized to proceed beyond access point 160 .
- device 180 can be an electronic tag writer that records information in an electronic tag or badge that can be provided to personnel 118 of vehicle 110 .
- Storage device 138 can be a standard non-volatile memory device, such as a hard disk drive, that is used to store personnel 118 information in personnel repository 140 , vehicle 110 information in vehicle repository 142 , hauler information (e.g., company name) in hauler repository 144 , materials repository 146 , access criteria repository 148 , biometrics repository 150 , and operations repository 152 .
- Repositories 140 , 142 , 144 , 146 , 148 , 150 , and 152 can be combined in any manner, or exist as separate repositories.
- personnel repository 140 can include personnel 118 names, identification numbers, Department of Transportation status, insurance status, medical and drug clearance, registration status, and/or equipment certification.
- Vehicle repository 142 can include vehicle identification numbers, vehicle registration, permit status, and/or approved vehicle weight.
- Hauler repository 144 can include hauler company names, vehicle identification numbers, vehicles associated with hauler companies, permit status of hauler companies, personnel associated with hauler companies, and/or waste approval numbers on hauler companies.
- Materials repository 146 can include types of material that can be transported by a particular vehicle 110 , and/or any restrictions that might be associated with these materials.
- Access criteria repository 148 can include names of authorized personnel 118 , authorized haulers, authorized types of transports material, registrations and certifications required, insurances required, and/or authorized access times.
- Biometrics repository 150 can include biometric data used to verify biometric ID information read by biometric reader 126 .
- Operations repository 152 can contain include data obtained from ID mechanisms 112 , 114 , and/or 116 that is transmitted to computer 130 by identification reader 124 , biometric reader 126 , and/or scale 128 .
- Biometric verification software 136 can evaluate biometric information obtained from personnel 118 .
- Biometric information received from personnel 118 can be compared to data stored in biometrics repository 150 , to determine whether the biometric information corresponds to authorized personnel having one or more forms of biometric information stored in biometrics repository 150 .
- Access criteria software 134 evaluates data obtained from ID mechanisms 112 , 114 , 116 , 117 and/or scale 128 , which can be stored in operations repository 152 . Data obtained from ID mechanisms 112 , 114 , 116 , 117 and/or scale 128 can be compared to data stored in repositories 140 , 142 , 144 , 146 , and/or 148 , to determine whether vehicle 110 is authorized by matching or coordinating the data obtained from mechanisms 112 , 114 , 116 , 117 and/or scale 128 with data stored in repositories 104 , 152 , 14 , 146 and/or 148 . Access criteria software 134 can further receive verification from biometric verification software 136 in making this determination.
- the decision to approve or deny access made by access criteria software 134 may be displayed on display 132 , which is normally viewable by a personnel in charge of entry through access point 160 , who acts according to the decision displayed.
- software 134 can be used to facilitate automatically opening a gate to provide access beyond access point 160 .
- Access criteria software 134 can operate in conjunction with a gate access controller (not shown) to enable or facilitate access vehicle 110 proceeding beyond the access point 160 .
- Table 1 which is an exemplary access criteria repository 148 , includes a list of valid personnel IDs, vehicle IDs, hauler IDs, and weight.
- Table 1 which is an exemplary access criteria repository 148 , includes a list of valid personnel IDs, vehicle IDs, hauler IDs, and weight.
- TABLE 1 Exemplary access criteria repository 148 Valid Valid Valid Personnel ID's Vehicle ID's Hauler ID's Valid Weight 1, 2, 4, 6 2, 3, 7, 12 2, 6, 10 10 Ton Maximum
- the authorization requirements are a valid personnel 118 ID, a valid vehicle 110 ID, a valid hauler ID, and that the vehicle 110 requesting access does not exceed a maximum weight. These authorization requirements are matched against the data read from ID mechanisms 112 , 114 , and 116 .
- Table 1 is but one example set of access requirements. There can be any number of access requirements, that may include or utilize biometric verification of personnel.
- system 100 can also be used to verify that vehicle 110 has exited from, or beyond, access point 160 .
- operations repository 152 can contain include data obtained from ID mechanisms 112 , 114 , and/or 116 and transmitted to computer 130 by identification reader 124 , biometric reader 126 , and/or scale 128 .
- operations repository 152 can also include a record of whether vehicle 110 exited from, or beyond, access point 160 .
- Vehicle 110 can exit from access point 160 in a same or similar manner as system 100 initially allowed vehicle 110 to proceed beyond access point 160 (e.g., by system 100 reading and verifying personnel ID mechanism 112 and vehicle ID mechanism 114 ).
- operations repository 152 may provide an alert to display 132 and/or provide another visual and/or audible alert to access point 160 personnel indicating that vehicle 110 has not left access point 160 .
- Table 2 is an exemplary of operations repository 152 .
- repository 152 can store, for example, a personal 118 ID, a vehicle 110 ID, a hauler ID, and weight of vehicle respectively obtained from ID mechanisms 112 , 114 , 116 and scale 128 , as well as the date and time of the request.
- Access criteria software 134 determines whether the personnel 118 ID, vehicle 110 ID, hauler ID, and vehicle weight associated with a request for entry matches the identification criteria and vehicle 110 weight criteria stored in access criteria repository 148 .
- access criteria software 134 determines that request #1 is associated with personnel 118 ID, a vehicle 110 ID, a hauler ID, and a vehicle weight that are all valid for authorized entry through access point 160 .
- the vehicle 110 ID 1 is not authorized for entry, because access criteria software 134 determines that it does not match any of the valid vehicle IDs stored in access criteria repository 148 (Table 1).
- hauler ID 5 is not authorized for entry, because it does not match any of the valid hauler IDs stored in access criteria repository 148 (Table 1). Therefore, persons and vehicles requesting entry in request #2 and #3 are not permitted to enter.
- a hard copy record of authorization can be provided to personnel of the vehicle using recording device 180 .
- FIG. 2 is a flow chart illustrating a method for controlling access to a site.
- vehicle 110 approaches access point 160 of a controlled site and optionally drives onto scale 128 to obtain the weight of vehicle 110 .
- identification reader 124 can read ID information from various ID mechanisms (e.g., mechanisms 112 , 114 , 116 , and 117 ) associated with vehicle 110 and/or personnel 118 .
- Biometric reader 126 also can obtain biometric ID information from personnel 118 .
- step 214 information obtained by identification reader 124 , biometric reader 126 , and/or scale 128 is transmitted to computer 130 , which can store the information in operations repository 152 .
- this transmitted information can be analyzed by computer 130 , using access criteria software 134 and biometric verification software 136 , to determine whether authorization requirements are satisfied, in a manner such as described above in connection with Tables 1 and 2.
- software 134 and 136 may utilize data contained in personnel repository 140 , vehicle repository 142 , hauler repository 144 , materials repository 146 , access criteria repository 148 , and/or biometrics repository 150 .
- software 134 can use information read from manifest ID mechanism 117 to determine if the contents of vehicle 110 are allowed to enter the site. For example, if hazardous materials are present in vehicle 110 , access may be denied.
- step 218 if authorization requirements are satisfied, access approval can be displayed on display 132 at step 220 .
- vehicle 110 is allowed access to, and subsequent egress from, the site.
- system 100 can transmit a signal to an automatic gate at access point 160 , instructing the gate to open and thereby permitting vehicle 110 to proceed.
- vehicle 110 can present the same or similar authorization mechanisms that allowed vehicle 110 to initially proceed beyond access point 160 (e.g., personnel ID mechanism 112 and vehicle ID mechanism 114 ).
- system 110 also verifying vehicle 110 egress, computer 130 may provide an alert to display 132 and/or provide another visual and/or audible alert to access point 160 personnel indicating that vehicle 110 has not left access points 160 .
- step 224 computer 130 can cause display 132 to indicate that access to site 160 is denied. Accordingly, access to site 160 is denied at step 226 .
- FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram depicting another access control system 300 , along with vehicle 110 and central computer 362 .
- System 300 can include identification reader 124 , biometric reader 126 , scale 128 , site computer interface 399 , and site computer 358 .
- Identification reader 124 , biometric reader 126 , and scale 128 have been described in connection with system 100 in FIG. 1 .
- storage device 138 , software 134 and 136 are included in computer 362 , which communicates with system 300 through network 364 .
- Identification reader 124 , biometric reader 126 , and scale 128 are physically located at or proximate access point 160 . Therefore, when vehicle 110 approaches access point 160 , identification reader 124 can read identification information from ID mechanisms 112 , 114 , 116 , and 117 , biometric reader 126 can obtain biometric information from personnel 118 , and scale 128 can weigh vehicle 110 . Identification reader 124 , biometric reader 126 , and scale 128 can then transmit obtained information to site computer 358 .
- Site computer 358 can include or otherwise utilize site access software 366 and display 360 .
- Site computer 358 can be installed at, or proximate access point 160 of a controlled site.
- Central computer 362 can include central computer interface 397 .
- Computer 358 and 362 can be general-purpose computers that include industry-standard components.
- Computers 358 and 362 can be connected via network 364 through site computer interface 399 and/or central computer interface 397 . Therefore, central computer 362 can be remotely accessed by site computer 358 .
- Network 364 can be a standard local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN).
- site access software 366 can transmit information obtained from identification reader 124 , biometric reader 126 , and/or scale 128 to operations repository 152 .
- Software 134 , 136 can determine whether vehicle is authorized to proceed beyond access point 160 , by comparing this information to data stored in repositories 140 , 142 , 144 , 146 , 148 , and/or 150 , as described previously in connection with system 100 .
- Software 134 can operate in conjunction with a gate access controller (not shown) to enable or facilitate access vehicle 110 proceeding beyond the access point 160 .
- computer 362 transmits the determination to computer 358 via network 364 using interfaces 399 and/or 397 .
- Computer 358 may then display this determination on display 360 , and allow or deny access for vehicle 110 based on this determination.
- system 300 can also be used to verify that vehicle 110 has exited from or beyond access point 160 .
- operations repository 152 can contain include data obtained from ID mechanisms 112 , 114 , and/or 116 and transmitted to computer 362 by identification reader 124 , biometric reader 126 , and/or scale 128 .
- operations repository 152 can also include a record of whether vehicle 110 has exited from, or beyond, access point 160 .
- Vehicle 110 can exit from access point 160 in a same or similar manner as system 300 initially allowed vehicle 110 to proceed beyond access point 160 (e.g., by system 100 reading and verifying personnel ID mechanism 112 and vehicle ID mechanism 114 ).
- operations repository 152 may provide an alert to display 360 and/or provide another visual and/or audible alert to access point 160 personnel indicating that vehicle 110 has not left access point 160 .
- Recording device 180 operates generally as described in connection with FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating a method of authorizing access to a site using system 300 .
- vehicle 110 approaches access point 160 of a controlled site and optionally drives onto scale 128 to obtain the weight of vehicle 110 .
- identification reader 124 can obtain ID information from various ID mechanisms (e.g., mechanisms 112 , 114 , 116 ) carried by vehicle 110 and/or personnel 118 .
- Biometric reader 126 also can obtain biometric ID information from personnel 118 .
- information obtained by identification reader 124 , biometric reader 126 , and/or scale 128 can be transmitted to computer 358 .
- the information can be transmitted to computer 362 via network 364 (shown in FIG. 3 ), and stored in operations repository 152 .
- computer 362 can analyze the information, using access criteria software 134 and/or biometric verification software 136 , to determine whether authorization requirements are satisfied.
- system 300 can also be used to verify that vehicle 110 has subsequently exited from, or beyond, access point 160 .
- system 300 can transmit a signal to an automatic gate at access point 160 , instructing the gate to open and thereby permitting vehicle 110 to proceed.
- vehicle 110 can present the same or similar authorization mechanisms that allowed vehicle 110 to initially proceed beyond access point 160 (e.g., personnel ID mechanism 112 and vehicle ID mechanism 114 ).
- computer 358 may provide an alert to display 360 and/or provide another visual and/or audible alert to access point 160 personnel indicating that vehicle 110 has not left access points 160 .
- step 428 computer 362 transmits access denial to computer 358 .
- site computer 358 can then display this access denial on display 360 , and deny access at step 432 .
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- 1. Field of the Invention
- Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of controlling access to a site. In particular, embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods for authorizing a vehicle to enter or leave a site, using a combination of identification technologies.
- 2. Background Description
- Many industries utilize various techniques to authorize passage of personnel and vehicles through access points of controlled sites, facilities, buildings and the like. Access points can be, for example, kiosks, booths, doorways, or gates. Authorization may include verifying the identification of vehicles, personnel, and/or vehicle affiliations. Authorization of a vehicle may include verifying vehicle qualifications, certifications, and/or specifications.
- Currently, the access point authorization processes can require manual evaluation and verification of the driver, vehicle, hauler, driver and/or vehicle licenses, driver and/or vehicle certifications, driver and/or vehicle registrations, and/or vehicle specifications. We have discovered that a comprehensive evaluation of multiple authorization requirements is labor intensive and prone to errors.
- Consider an example in the waste disposal business, in which landfills or transfer stations often need to authorize personnel and/or vehicles to enter these facilities. Present techniques invoke the use of dedicated personnel to manually inspect and authorize personnel and/or vehicles. This increases the operational costs of these facilities. In addition, entry of vehicles into the facilities can be delayed when many vehicles arrive at the facility within a short period of time. Therefore, there exists a need to automate the process by which personnel and/or vehicles can be authorized to pass through access points.
- Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to systems and methods for automating the process of verifying vehicle and personnel identification (“ID”) information. Embodiments of the present invention can be used to evaluate multiple authorization requirements associated with an access point of a controlled site, advantageously reducing the labor, time, and risk of errors associated with dedicated personnel manually performing such verification.
- One embodiment of the present invention is a system for authorizing a waste management vehicle to proceed beyond an access point of a waste receivable environment. The system includes an identification reader configured to obtain vehicle identification information, hauler identification information, and personnel identification information from one or more identification mechanisms. The system also includes a biometric reader configured to obtain biometric information from one or more vehicle personnel. Finally, the system includes a computer system configured to receive the identification information and the biometric information. The computer system is also configured to determine whether the vehicle and the personnel are authorized to proceed beyond the access point using the identification information and biometric information, and transmit a signal to a control mechanism to allow the vehicle and the personnel to proceed beyond the access point.
- The identification reader of the system can be a barcode reader or a radio frequency identification (“RFID”) reader. In one embodiment, the identification reader is an RFID reader. The identification reader can be further configured to obtain information about contents of the vehicle from at least one content information mechanism.
- The biometric reader of the system can be configured to obtain at least one of a fingerprint, a voice sample, a facial image, and an eye image of vehicle personnel. The scale can be configured to obtain the weight of the vehicle in determining if the vehicle is authorized to proceed beyond the access point.
- In one embodiment, the system further includes a display, and the computer system is further configured to send a message to the display indicating whether the vehicle is authorized to proceed beyond the access point. The system may also include a gate access controller for allowing an authorized vehicle and personnel to proceed beyond the access point.
- In some embodiments, the computer system is positioned proximate the access point. Alternatively, the computer system can include a computer remotely accessed via a network, the computer storing data pertaining to vehicle, hauler, and personnel authorization requirements. Other data depositories may include, for example, a personnel repository, a hauler repository, a vehicle repository, a materials repository, an access criteria repository, a biometrics repository, and an operations repository.
- The system can also confirm that the vehicle has exited from the access point by receiving a second time at least one of the vehicle identification and biometric information. When the system does not receive the second vehicle identification or biometric information within a predetermined time period of receiving the initial vehicle identification and biometric information, the system may provide a visual and/or audible alert.
- A method for authorizing a waste management vehicle to proceed beyond an access point of a waste receivables environment is also disclosed. The method can include reading waste management vehicle identification information, hauler identification information, and personnel identification information from at least one identification tag, reading biometric information from at least one person, and determining whether the vehicle is authorized to proceed beyond the access point from the identification information and/or the biometric information. The method can further include allowing the vehicle to proceed beyond the access point upon determining that the vehicle is authorized.
- In some embodiments, the act of reading identification information includes reading at least one barcode. Alternatively, the act includes reading at least one RFID tag. In one embodiment, the act of reading identification information includes reading an RFID tag identifying the vehicle and reading an RFID tag identifying personnel of the vehicle. The biometric information can include a fingerprint, a voice sample, a facial image, and/or an image of an eye.
- In one embodiment, the weight of the vehicle can be used to determine whether the vehicle is authorized to proceed beyond the access point. The system(s) and method(s) can also include displaying whether the vehicle is authorized to proceed beyond the access point. Furthermore, the system(s) and method(s) can include allowing the vehicle to proceed beyond the access point using an automated gate access controller, upon determining that the vehicle is authorized. The determination can be based at least in part upon contents of the vehicle.
- Before explaining embodiments of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that embodiments of the invention are not limited in their application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways.
- The Detailed Description of the Invention, including the description of various embodiments of the invention, will be best understood when read in reference to the accompanying figures wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram depicting an exemplary embodiment of a first access control system in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a flow chart illustrating a first exemplary method of controlling access to a site; -
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram depicting an exemplary embodiment of a second access control system in accordance with the present invention; and -
FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating a second exemplary method of controlling access to a site. -
FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram ofaccess control system 100 andvehicle 110.Access control system 100 can includeidentification reader 124,biometric reader 126,scale 128, andcomputer 130. -
Access control system 100 can be installed at, or in connection with,access point 160 of a controlled site. The controlled site can be, for example, a transfer station in a waste receivable environment or landfill, which requires authorization for entry or egress.Access point 160 can be, for example, a kiosk, booth, doorway, or gate, through whichvehicle 110 can enter or leave. -
Vehicle 110 can be a waste management vehicle and can carry various ID mechanisms, such aspersonnel ID mechanism 112,vehicle ID mechanism 114, ahauler ID mechanism 116, and/ormanifest ID mechanism 117.Personnel ID mechanism 112 can store a unique identification number, and/or other identification information, which can be used to identify a person (e.g.,personnel 118 who operates vehicle 110).Vehicle ID mechanisms 114 can be used to identifyvehicle 110.Hauler ID mechanism 116 can be used to identify a hauler company that owns or otherwise usesvehicle 110.Manifest ID mechanism 117 can store information about articles or items stored invehicle 110. - In general,
personnel ID mechanism 112,vehicle ID mechanism 114,hauler ID mechanism 116, andmanifest ID mechanism 117 can be either radio frequency radio frequency identification (RFID) tags or barcodes that are used in any combination. For example,mechanisms mechanisms mechanisms -
Manifest ID mechanism 117 can also be a wireless computer with a memory device that can store information about articles stored in or carried byvehicle 110. This information can be stored inmechanism 117 automatically whenvehicle 110 picks up articles (e.g., commercial or residential waste items) and identifies the articles by RFID tags attached to the articles. Thus, whenvehicle 110 picks up articles from various sites it can keep a record of its contents, which can include a list of the amount and type of articlesonboard vehicle 110. -
Identification reader 124,biometric reader 126, andscale 128 are physically located nearaccess point 160. Therefore, whenvehicle 110 approachesaccess point 160,identification reader 124 can read identification information fromID mechanisms biometric reader 126 can obtain biometric ID information frompersonnel 118, andscale 128 can weighvehicle 110.Identification reader 124,biometric reader 126, andscale 128 can then transmit obtained information tocomputer 130. -
Reader 124 can be a commercially available RFID tag reader system, such as the TI RFID™ series 2000, manufactured by Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, Tex.). Alternatively,reader 124 can be a barcode reader, such as the DS6608 standard range imager, or the DS6600 Array Imager from Symbol Technologies, Inc. (Holtsville, N.Y.). In this case,ID mechanisms personnel 118,vehicle 110, and the hauler company that owns or otherwise usesvehicle 110. -
Biometric reader 126 can be used for obtaining biometric ID information fromvehicle personnel 118. Biometric ID information includes detectable physical human characteristics that can be used to identify a person who requests access to, or egress from, the controlled site. In some embodiments,biometric reader 126 can be configured to obtain data corresponding to one or more of fingerprints, retina, iris, voice, or face scans. However, embodiments of any other biometric identifiers can be used in connection with the present invention.Biometric reader 126 can be a commercially available biometric reader system, such as the Optical Capture Device CMOS Module, manufactured by Tacoma Technology Inc. (Taipei, Taiwan). -
Scale 128 can be used to weighvehicle 110.Scale 128 can be an industrial vehicle weighing scale, such as the Cougar weighing terminal, manufactured by Mettler-Toledo, Inc. (Columbus, Ohio). -
Computer 130 can be a general-purpose computer that includes (or utilizes) industry-standard components such asdisplay 132,storage device 138, a user interface (e.g., a keyboard and a mouse) (not shown), a processor (not shown), a modem (not shown), and/or a wireless link (not shown).Computer 130 also may include or utilize multiple software applications, such asaccess criteria software 134 andbiometric verification software 136. In addition,computer 130 can include standard interfaces (e.g., universal serial bus (“USB”) ports) (not shown), to communicate withidentification reader 124,biometric reader 126, and/orscale 128.Display 132 can be any standard video display, such as a computer monitor. - Furthermore,
computer 130 can also include arecording device 180 for providing a hard copy record topersonnel 118 ofvehicle 110. For example,device 180 can be a printing device that prints a ticket that indicates whethervehicle 110 is authorized to proceed beyondaccess point 160. Alternatively,device 180 can be an electronic tag writer that records information in an electronic tag or badge that can be provided topersonnel 118 ofvehicle 110. -
Storage device 138 can be a standard non-volatile memory device, such as a hard disk drive, that is used to storepersonnel 118 information inpersonnel repository 140,vehicle 110 information invehicle repository 142, hauler information (e.g., company name) inhauler repository 144,materials repository 146,access criteria repository 148,biometrics repository 150, andoperations repository 152.Repositories - More particularly,
personnel repository 140 can includepersonnel 118 names, identification numbers, Department of Transportation status, insurance status, medical and drug clearance, registration status, and/or equipment certification.Vehicle repository 142 can include vehicle identification numbers, vehicle registration, permit status, and/or approved vehicle weight.Hauler repository 144 can include hauler company names, vehicle identification numbers, vehicles associated with hauler companies, permit status of hauler companies, personnel associated with hauler companies, and/or waste approval numbers on hauler companies. -
Materials repository 146 can include types of material that can be transported by aparticular vehicle 110, and/or any restrictions that might be associated with these materials.Access criteria repository 148 can include names of authorizedpersonnel 118, authorized haulers, authorized types of transports material, registrations and certifications required, insurances required, and/or authorized access times. -
Biometrics repository 150 can include biometric data used to verify biometric ID information read bybiometric reader 126.Operations repository 152 can contain include data obtained fromID mechanisms computer 130 byidentification reader 124,biometric reader 126, and/orscale 128. -
Biometric verification software 136 can evaluate biometric information obtained frompersonnel 118. Biometric information received frompersonnel 118 can be compared to data stored inbiometrics repository 150, to determine whether the biometric information corresponds to authorized personnel having one or more forms of biometric information stored inbiometrics repository 150. -
Access criteria software 134 evaluates data obtained fromID mechanisms scale 128, which can be stored inoperations repository 152. Data obtained fromID mechanisms scale 128 can be compared to data stored inrepositories vehicle 110 is authorized by matching or coordinating the data obtained frommechanisms scale 128 with data stored inrepositories Access criteria software 134 can further receive verification frombiometric verification software 136 in making this determination. The decision to approve or deny access made byaccess criteria software 134 may be displayed ondisplay 132, which is normally viewable by a personnel in charge of entry throughaccess point 160, who acts according to the decision displayed. In some embodiments,software 134 can be used to facilitate automatically opening a gate to provide access beyondaccess point 160.Access criteria software 134 can operate in conjunction with a gate access controller (not shown) to enable or facilitateaccess vehicle 110 proceeding beyond theaccess point 160. - Examples of how
access criteria software 134 evaluates data usingaccess criteria repository 148 andoperations repository 152 is described below in connection with Tables 1 and 2. Table 1, which is an exemplaryaccess criteria repository 148, includes a list of valid personnel IDs, vehicle IDs, hauler IDs, and weight.TABLE 1 Exemplary access criteria repository 148Valid Valid Valid Personnel ID's Vehicle ID's Hauler ID's Valid Weight 1, 2, 4, 6 2, 3, 7, 12 2, 6, 10 10 Ton Maximum - Therefore, in this example, the authorization requirements are a
valid personnel 118 ID, avalid vehicle 110 ID, a valid hauler ID, and that thevehicle 110 requesting access does not exceed a maximum weight. These authorization requirements are matched against the data read fromID mechanisms - In addition,
system 100 can also be used to verify thatvehicle 110 has exited from, or beyond,access point 160. For example, as discussed above,operations repository 152 can contain include data obtained fromID mechanisms computer 130 byidentification reader 124,biometric reader 126, and/orscale 128. In addition to this information,operations repository 152 can also include a record of whethervehicle 110 exited from, or beyond,access point 160.Vehicle 110 can exit fromaccess point 160 in a same or similar manner assystem 100 initially allowedvehicle 110 to proceed beyond access point 160 (e.g., bysystem 100 reading and verifyingpersonnel ID mechanism 112 and vehicle ID mechanism 114). - Thus, for example, if, at the end of the day (or another predetermined time subsequent to
system 100 authorizingvehicle 110 to initially proceed beyond access point 160)operations repository 152 indicates thatvehicle 110 has not exited fromaccess point 160,computer 130 may provide an alert to display 132 and/or provide another visual and/or audible alert to accesspoint 160 personnel indicating thatvehicle 110 has not leftaccess point 160. - Table 2 is an exemplary of
operations repository 152. For each request for entry ataccess point 160,repository 152 can store, for example, a personal 118 ID, avehicle 110 ID, a hauler ID, and weight of vehicle respectively obtained fromID mechanisms scale 128, as well as the date and time of the request.Access criteria software 134 determines whether thepersonnel 118 ID,vehicle 110 ID, hauler ID, and vehicle weight associated with a request for entry matches the identification criteria andvehicle 110 weight criteria stored inaccess criteria repository 148.TABLE 2 Exemplary operations repository 152Authori- zation Access point Access point ID Data action request mechanism data validity taken COMMENT Request # 1 Personnel ID = 1 Valid Access to All Oct. 12, 2005 Vehicle ID = 3 Valid controlled require- 9:48 am Hauler ID = 7 Valid site ments Weight = 9.1 tons Valid granted valid Request # 2 Personnel ID = 2 Valid Access to Invalid Oct. 12, 2005 Vehicle ID = 1 Not controlled vehicle 9:57 am valid site ID Hauler ID = 6 Valid denied Weight = 8.3 tons Valid Request #3 Personnel ID = 4 Valid Access to Invalid Oct. 12, 2005 Vehicle ID = 2 Valid controlled hauler 11:10 am Hauler ID = 5 Not site ID valid denied Weight = 7.5 tons Valid - For example, with regard to Table 2,
access criteria software 134 determines that request #1 is associated withpersonnel 118 ID, avehicle 110 ID, a hauler ID, and a vehicle weight that are all valid for authorized entry throughaccess point 160. However, for request #2, thevehicle 110 ID 1 is not authorized for entry, becauseaccess criteria software 134 determines that it does not match any of the valid vehicle IDs stored in access criteria repository 148 (Table 1). For request #3, hauler ID 5 is not authorized for entry, because it does not match any of the valid hauler IDs stored in access criteria repository 148 (Table 1). Therefore, persons and vehicles requesting entry in request #2 and #3 are not permitted to enter. When a vehicle is allowed to enter, a hard copy record of authorization can be provided to personnel of the vehicle usingrecording device 180. -
FIG. 2 is a flow chart illustrating a method for controlling access to a site. Atstep 210,vehicle 110 approachesaccess point 160 of a controlled site and optionally drives ontoscale 128 to obtain the weight ofvehicle 110. Atstep 212,identification reader 124 can read ID information from various ID mechanisms (e.g.,mechanisms vehicle 110 and/orpersonnel 118.Biometric reader 126 also can obtain biometric ID information frompersonnel 118. - At
step 214, information obtained byidentification reader 124,biometric reader 126, and/orscale 128 is transmitted tocomputer 130, which can store the information inoperations repository 152. Atstep 216, this transmitted information can be analyzed bycomputer 130, usingaccess criteria software 134 andbiometric verification software 136, to determine whether authorization requirements are satisfied, in a manner such as described above in connection with Tables 1 and 2. In making this determination,software personnel repository 140,vehicle repository 142,hauler repository 144,materials repository 146,access criteria repository 148, and/orbiometrics repository 150. In addition,software 134 can use information read frommanifest ID mechanism 117 to determine if the contents ofvehicle 110 are allowed to enter the site. For example, if hazardous materials are present invehicle 110, access may be denied. - At
decision step 218, if authorization requirements are satisfied, access approval can be displayed ondisplay 132 atstep 220. Atstep 222,vehicle 110 is allowed access to, and subsequent egress from, the site. For example,system 100 can transmit a signal to an automatic gate ataccess point 160, instructing the gate to open and thereby permittingvehicle 110 to proceed. Whenvehicle 110 subsequently leaves the site,vehicle 110 can present the same or similar authorization mechanisms that allowedvehicle 110 to initially proceed beyond access point 160 (e.g.,personnel ID mechanism 112 and vehicle ID mechanism 114). Bysystem 110 also verifyingvehicle 110 egress,computer 130 may provide an alert to display 132 and/or provide another visual and/or audible alert to accesspoint 160 personnel indicating thatvehicle 110 has not left access points 160. - If it is determined at
decision step 218 that authorization requirements are not satisfied, then, atstep 224computer 130 can causedisplay 132 to indicate that access tosite 160 is denied. Accordingly, access tosite 160 is denied atstep 226. -
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram depicting anotheraccess control system 300, along withvehicle 110 andcentral computer 362.System 300 can includeidentification reader 124,biometric reader 126,scale 128,site computer interface 399, andsite computer 358.Identification reader 124,biometric reader 126, andscale 128 have been described in connection withsystem 100 inFIG. 1 . Insystem 300,storage device 138,software computer 362, which communicates withsystem 300 throughnetwork 364. -
Identification reader 124,biometric reader 126, andscale 128 are physically located at orproximate access point 160. Therefore, whenvehicle 110 approachesaccess point 160,identification reader 124 can read identification information fromID mechanisms biometric reader 126 can obtain biometric information frompersonnel 118, andscale 128 can weighvehicle 110.Identification reader 124,biometric reader 126, andscale 128 can then transmit obtained information tosite computer 358. -
Site computer 358 can include or otherwise utilizesite access software 366 anddisplay 360.Site computer 358 can be installed at, orproximate access point 160 of a controlled site.Central computer 362 can includecentral computer interface 397.Computer Computers network 364 throughsite computer interface 399 and/orcentral computer interface 397. Therefore,central computer 362 can be remotely accessed bysite computer 358.Network 364 can be a standard local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN). - When
vehicle 110 arrives ataccess point 160,site access software 366 can transmit information obtained fromidentification reader 124,biometric reader 126, and/orscale 128 tooperations repository 152.Software access point 160, by comparing this information to data stored inrepositories system 100.Software 134 can operate in conjunction with a gate access controller (not shown) to enable or facilitateaccess vehicle 110 proceeding beyond theaccess point 160. - Once the determination is made,
computer 362 transmits the determination tocomputer 358 vianetwork 364 usinginterfaces 399 and/or 397.Computer 358 may then display this determination ondisplay 360, and allow or deny access forvehicle 110 based on this determination. - As similarly discussed above in connection with
FIG. 1 ,system 300 can also be used to verify thatvehicle 110 has exited from or beyondaccess point 160. For example, as discussed above,operations repository 152 can contain include data obtained fromID mechanisms computer 362 byidentification reader 124,biometric reader 126, and/orscale 128. In addition to this information,operations repository 152 can also include a record of whethervehicle 110 has exited from, or beyond,access point 160.Vehicle 110 can exit fromaccess point 160 in a same or similar manner assystem 300 initially allowedvehicle 110 to proceed beyond access point 160 (e.g., bysystem 100 reading and verifyingpersonnel ID mechanism 112 and vehicle ID mechanism 114). - Thus, for example, if, at the end of the day (or another predetermined time subsequent to
system 300 authorizingvehicle 110 to initially proceed beyond access point 160)operations repository 152 indicates thatvehicle 110 has not exited from, or beyond,access point 160,computer 358 may provide an alert to display 360 and/or provide another visual and/or audible alert to accesspoint 160 personnel indicating thatvehicle 110 has not leftaccess point 160.Recording device 180 operates generally as described in connection withFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating a method of authorizing access to asite using system 300. Atstep 410,vehicle 110 approachesaccess point 160 of a controlled site and optionally drives ontoscale 128 to obtain the weight ofvehicle 110. Atstep 412,identification reader 124 can obtain ID information from various ID mechanisms (e.g.,mechanisms vehicle 110 and/orpersonnel 118.Biometric reader 126 also can obtain biometric ID information frompersonnel 118. - At
step 414, information obtained byidentification reader 124,biometric reader 126, and/orscale 128 can be transmitted tocomputer 358. Atstep 416, the information can be transmitted tocomputer 362 via network 364 (shown inFIG. 3 ), and stored inoperations repository 152. Atstep 418,computer 362 can analyze the information, usingaccess criteria software 134 and/orbiometric verification software 136, to determine whether authorization requirements are satisfied. - At
decision step 420, ifcomputer 362 determines that authorization requirements are satisfied, then, atstep 422,computer 362 transmits access approval tocomputer 358, which can then display this access approval ondisplay 360 atstep 424 and allow access atstep 426. Atstep 426,system 300 can also be used to verify thatvehicle 110 has subsequently exited from, or beyond,access point 160. For example,system 300 can transmit a signal to an automatic gate ataccess point 160, instructing the gate to open and thereby permittingvehicle 110 to proceed. Whenvehicle 110 subsequently leaves the site,vehicle 110 can present the same or similar authorization mechanisms that allowedvehicle 110 to initially proceed beyond access point 160 (e.g.,personnel ID mechanism 112 and vehicle ID mechanism 114). Bysystem 300 also verifyingvehicle 110 egress,computer 358 may provide an alert to display 360 and/or provide another visual and/or audible alert to accesspoint 160 personnel indicating thatvehicle 110 has not left access points 160. - If it is determined at
decision step 420 that authorization requirements are not satisfied, then, atstep 428computer 362 transmits access denial tocomputer 358. Atstep 430,site computer 358 can then display this access denial ondisplay 360, and deny access atstep 432. - Other embodiments, extensions, and modifications of the ideas presented above are comprehended and within the reach of one skilled in the art upon reviewing the present disclosure. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention in its various aspects should not be limited by the examples and embodiments presented above. The individual aspects of the present invention, and the entirety of the invention should be regarded so as to allow for modifications and future developments within the scope of the present disclosure. The present invention is limited only by the claims that follow.
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